Dock Leaf Weevil vs Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Stylops pacificus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.